The sun was shining and so were the vibes at the Food and Drink Festival at Corfe Castle
A huge thank you goes out to all our brilliant stallholders who brought an incredible array of local street food, fresh produce, artisan crafts, and handmade goods to the heart of Purbeck. Your passion and creativity made the festival truly special.
Here’s some of our fantastic stallholders..
… not just food and drink, there are lots of other stalls too! From local arts and crafts, upcycled and recycled gifts, local authors, kitchenware and homeware.
Live Music and special guests...
🎶 Musical Highlights
The weekend soundtrack was one to remember! We were treated to fantastic performances from Jono Rowland, Karl Latimer, Tim Lacey, and the ever-entertaining Dorset Phil, whose Dorset-inspired songs lit up Saturday’s atmosphere. Sunday saw more superb sets from the brilliant guitarist Bob Carter, the rousing Wareham Whalers, and the energetic Drunken Uncles, who wrapped up the festival in true celebratory style.
Shout out to Purbeck Sounds Radio and David Hollister and team for their top-notch compering and for keeping the good vibes rolling all weekend long.
🙏 Special Thanks
We were honoured to welcome Callum Bremner, High Sheriff of Dorset, and Steven Clarke, Deputy Mayor of Corfe Castle. Your support added a special touch to the festivities.
And of course, enormous thanks to the National Trust’s team at Corfe Castle for hosting us at one of the most breathtaking sites in the country. The dedication of their staff and volunteers helped ensure the Castle Bailey remained clean and welcoming throughout the event – we couldn’t have done it without you. Find out more about visiting Corfe Castle on our Visit Purbeck Dorset website.
Looking Ahead
As we reflect on another amazing year, we’re already looking forward to what 2026 will bring! If you’d like to get involved in next year’s Food & Drink Festival, whether as a trader or performer, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us at info@loveitlocalevents.co.uk.
Thank you to everyone who made this year’s festival one to remember. Until next time – cheers from the team at Love It Local!
